These photographs show some of the plants at Limoges Botanical Garden (Jardin botanique de l’Évêché), beside Saint-Étienne Cathedral. The garden is part of the historic Jardins de l’Évêché, with terraces overlooking the Vienne River.

A little history

The botanical garden was established between 1956 and 1961, within the gardens of the former bishop’s palace. It was expanded in 1990 to include themed collections and displays representing the natural environments of the Limousin region.

What can you discover here?

The collections offer three ways to discover plants: by their botanical families, their uses and the habitats where they grow. You can explore plants used for food, medicine or dyes, as well as vegetation typical of the surrounding region.

For me, the interest is also in the details: the shape of a leaf, the structure of a flower or the fruit that develops afterwards. Looking at these features helps us compare plants and understand them beyond their names.

The photographs below give a closer look at some of this diversity.

Planning a visit? See the City of Limoges website for information about the garden.

You can also explore the other botanical gardens featured on this website.